Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Foard County
The county falls within the Central Rolling Red Plains, Western Part (MLRA 78B) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 25.5 inches per year. January lows average around 30°F while July highs reach about 97°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 184 farms in Foard County, operating across 441,647 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 2,400 acres. Top commodities include cattle and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Rolling Plains |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 35+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Foard County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
495 E Commerce St, Crowell, TX 79227
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Foard County
The forage year in Foard County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in May (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 358,597 acres of pastureland and 13,329 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Foard County
About 18% of Foard County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 7% of farms are small and 23% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 2,400 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Foard County
Given the operation mix in Foard County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Foard County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Foard County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland restoration, brush management, and cropland soil health.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock water development, and range planting.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. It takes 2 minutes and generates a personalized action packet you can print and bring to your USDA office.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Foard County: Baylor County, Texas, Cottle County, Texas, Hardeman County, Texas, King County, Texas, Knox County, Texas, and Wilbarger County, Texas. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Foard County
- Run the eligibility screener to see which programs fit your operation: Free Screener
- Find your local USDA Service Center and call to schedule a meeting: Service Center Locator
- Read the full Texas guide for statewide program details, deadlines, and office contacts: Texas Farm Programs Guide
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